How to Paint Curtains

Paint may sound like an unlikely substance to decorate your curtains with, but it can be used to create custom designs or a burst of color. Many of the fabric paints found in fabric stores are textured and create a puffy, 3-D appearance on fabric. Instead of purchasing these fabric paints, look for a bottle of acrylic textile medium in art supply or craft stores. This medium transforms any acrylic paint into a fabric-safe paint without the puffy texture.

Things You'll Need

Newspapers

Fabric pencil

Acrylic textile medium

Acrylic paints

Paintbrush

Wash the curtains in your washing machine with no detergent or fabric softeners of any sort. This is to remove any detergent or fabric softener residue that may be left behind on the curtains from previous washing. Hang the curtains up to air-dry, or dry them on low heat in your dryer after washing. If your curtains are dry-clean only, skip this step.